This section is from "The Horticulturist, And Journal Of Rural Art And Rural Taste", by P. Barry, A. J. Downing, J. Jay Smith, Peter B. Mead, F. W. Woodward, Henry T. Williams. Also available from Amazon: Horticulturist and Journal of Rural Art and Rural Taste.
We beg to urge the attention of every owner of ground to the importance and value, as a health product for family use, of the small fruits, so termed, such as strawberries, raspberries, etc. Without any regard to pecuniary gain, or discussing the point as to whether it is cheaper to grow than buy, or vice versa,, the free and daily use of all the small fruits does so add to enjoyment and health, that we would urge every one to plant in such abundance, that were the crop, as it sometimes is, partially destroyed by frost, winter, or other cause, there would yet be a sufficiency not only for daily consumption in free abundance, but a surplus to give away to newly settled neighbors, to can, preserve, etc. It is not sufficient that you have strawberries enough to have them for tea every day during the season, - you should have them on the table at each meal; and the bed should be free and open to your children and friends to eat as often and as many as they please. The same should be your case with raspberries, currants, etc.; and if you have not ground in abundance, then plant a little thicker, give extra care in cultivating, and reap a reward in daily comfort and enjoyment for self and family as well as making glad others, and in inducing them to follow your example.
 
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